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[PSAL_Hoops]

The venue is very good and it’s close to tens of thousands of RU alums and students on break.

It’s the timing that’s crappy. Right before Christmas people are busy. But I think last minute sales will come in. People probably didn’t want to commit in advance for something at such a busy time.

Regardless of the venue (Pru not the most exciting) it’s generally not a bad thing to have a few games staggered in different parts of the state especially when they count as neutral games for us.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

It’s the timing that’s crappy. Right before Christmas people are busy. But I think last minute sales will come in. People probably didn’t want to commit in advance for something at such a busy time.

I hear ya , valid point but lots of other bad excuses itt

 

[mikeyo]

it reflects poorly on the fanbase at the end of the day if it’s a small crowd.

It's a stupid date for this game like Bac said

 

[Raritan83]

Whole bunch of awful excuses in this thread.

It isn’t on Christmas. It isn’t on Christmas Eve not even the day after Christmas nor is it on a weekday with work obligations.

As for location it is within a safe walking distance from a train station that has trains directly from Middlesex County, the shore line and raritan areas. It is on the path for alum in Hoboken and JC and less driving for those in North Jersey than a game at the RAC.

 

[RUBlackout]

Whole bunch of awful excuses in this thread.

It isn’t on Christmas. It isn’t on Christmas Eve not even the day after Christmas nor is it on a weekday with work obligations.

As for location it is within a safe walking distance from a train station that has trains directly from Middlesex County, the shore line and raritan areas. It is on the path for alum in Hoboken and JC and less driving for those in North Jersey than a game at the RAC.

I agree…it’s a noon game will last 2hrs and easy in/out of Pru. It’s actually ideal to breakup the weekend

 

[fatsam98]

I don't think it's been advertised very well... Don't recall any emails from RU about it since the summer. Maybe they aren't allowed to to keep it "neutral"?

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

I don't think it's been advertised very well... Don't recall any emails from RU about it since the summer. Maybe they aren't allowed to to keep it "neutral"?

I agree. Hasn’t been marketed well at all. Even if they aren’t allowed to promote directly, there are ways. I’ll never understand why the Town Rec departments aren’t engaged. Bergen County towns pack their high school games (basketball and football) when everthe Rec Department calls upon the families to support the teams with free tix giveaways. I understand this wouldn’t be free but still. If there were shout out blasts promoting an event for Rutgers at the Prudential center it would make a difference. Families would buy these tickets and take their kids. They aren’t expensive. Unless your a following RU fan you don’t even know about the game for sure.

 

[toby83]

People won't travel to Newark a couple days before Christmas but everyone wants us to go play a tournament in Florida or the Bahamas the week of Thanksgiving. Make it make sense.

i want them to play in those tournaments to get cple games in vs REAL teams so will be taken seriously, just like the other big ten teams are doing. our schedule gets rightfully laughed at year after year. wanting the team to play teams below KP 100 has nothing to do with fans traveling down or not

 

[zappaa]

Yup. We’re going. It was the only game we could commit to with the boys travel basketball schedule. We’re not allowed to plan anything outside of holiday weeks during the season. Honestly - that’s who this game will probably draw the most. RU fans or not. Families in north state not too far who have basketball kids that stuck around for the holidays. Most towns don’t require the travel kids to keep their schedules open over the holiday. Knick tickets are so expensive. So this is just a good alternative opportunity to take your kids to a hoops event. Otherwise - I don’t see what the draw would be right before Christmas.

The modern parent held captive…lol.
Not pointing you out PSAL, I did the same for travel softball with my daughter.😊
Somehow the old timers put a basketball in their bicycle basket or baseball glove around their handlebars and played for 8 straight hours without a parent in sight.

 

[RUEd]

Right now we’re attending. Thinking Krugs post game for burgers. Rated top burger in NJ. Anyone been there?

 

[cubuffsdoug]

Typical Rutgers fan. Everything must perfect for you to support it

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

NFL has games all weekend
I’ll bet eagles fans pack the stadium on Christmas

 

[King of S]

No, only certain people who by the way are the ones who advocated for these games and probably won't even show up. Personally, I go to virtually all games at the Rac traveling 2 to 3 hours each way but won't go Saturday due to family obligations and I'm glad I can't make it. Venue and location suck.

What is wrong with Pru Center? It’s great for hockey.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

What is wrong with Pru Center? It’s great for hockey.

RU fans had a good time last week there too

 

[toby83]

NFL has games all weekend
I’ll bet eagles fans pack the stadium on Christmas

you might be slow. i'm sorry.

 

[mikeyo]

NFL has games all weekend
I’ll bet eagles fans pack the stadium on Christmas

Well I wouldn't be using Eagles fans as models of appropriate behavior

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Well I wouldn't be using Eagles fans as models of appropriate behavior

Every other game will be well attended that weekend unless crappy weather.

The 12/23 excuse is pretty weak.
Especially since it’s a Noon game, fans can get home in the afternoon to prepare for Christmas Eve, or even do last minute shopping.

Mental midgets like Toby are excuse makers

 

[fatsam98]

It's almost like our fanbase isn't as big as the Eagles. You still coming Proud?

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

It's almost like our fanbase isn't as big as the Eagles. You still coming Proud?

Bad example.

The arena will hold 10k not 60k like the Eagles

Def

 

[fatsam98]

Bad example.

The arena will hold 10k not 60k like the Eagles

Def

Lol no kidding. You brought up the Eagles.

 

[kcg88]

i want them to play in those tournaments to get cple games in vs REAL teams so will be taken seriously, just like the other big ten teams are doing. our schedule gets rightfully laughed at year after year. wanting the team to play teams below KP 100 has nothing to do with fans traveling down or not

You want neutral site games against power conference opponents. That's exactly what this game is.

 

[bwrlaw]

Right now we’re attending. Thinking Krugs post game for burgers. Rated top burger in NJ. Anyone been there?

Krugs is awesome. Small place, sit at the bar, grab a beer and enjoy.

 

[G- RUnit]

NFL has games all weekend
I’ll bet eagles fans pack the stadium on Christmas

Did you see the Carolina Panthers?

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Did you see the Carolina Panthers?

When, yesterday in the monsoon?

Not sure why you’re asking

 

[toby83]

You want neutral site games against power conference opponents. That's exactly what this game is.

Yes, agree

I was just responding to your comment implying people won't go to this game because of holiday, but those same people want tournament games vs real schools. Attending vs wanting the early season tournaments different things.

 

[KingOfTheEast]

Just grabbed tix off TickPick, to find out I have M lounge Access. As a Devils season ticket holder I have no idea what that it...

Going to do the double dip with the Devils later that night

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Use CODE, classic , for discounted tickets for some seats

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02005EFCB0E58B18

 

[RUsingsing]

Is there street parking near there or should I shell out $20-30 for a spot in a parking lot?

 

[DC8690]

People won't travel to Newark a couple days before Christmas but everyone wants us to go play a tournament in Florida or the Bahamas the week of Thanksgiving. Make it make sense.

I thought the same exact thing, people are complaining about our OOC schedule and not playing in tournaments around Thanksgiving, but complain a Sat noon game in NJ is too inconvenient

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Is there street parking near there or should I shell out $20-30 for a spot in a parking lot?

There is street parking on mulberry st and the side roads between Green St and Cottage St, but I’d recommend to just find a $20 lot

 

[RutgersLifeR]

You guys get your tickets yet from RU?

 

[Rhuarc]

You guys get your tickets yet from RU?

I think they're coming from Ticketmaster. If you have an account through them, you should check. Edit: I don't have mine yet either.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

I agree…it’s a noon game will last 2hrs and easy in/out of Pru. It’s actually ideal to breakup the weekend

cos that's what people want.. their weekend broken up... instead of bookended.

 

[RUBlackout]

cos that's what people want.. their weekend broken up... instead of bookended.

Grumpy old men on this site....looking around at our fanbase at bball games that about sums it up

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Grumpy old men on this site....looking around at our fanbase at bball games that about sums it up

so people tell you they don't like it and you insist they are wrong.

got it.

 

[RUBlackout]

so people tell you they don't like it and you insist they are wrong.

got it.

100% haha

 

[zappaa]

Grumpy old men on this site....looking around at our fanbase at bball games that about sums it up

How awful, older men should have no right to attend games.
The thought gets likes also, they should be systematically removed.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

How awful, older men should have no right to attend games.
The thought gets likes also, they should be systematically removed.

You going Saturday?

Yer a hop skip and jump from Nork

 

[Eagleton96]

How awful, older men should have no right to attend games.
The thought gets likes also, they should be systematically removed.

Only the grumpy ones that can't handle a noon game on a weekend in an easily accessible location in NJ because that's too inconvenient.

 

[RUChoppin]

It's not about the "old", but the "grumpy", lol